In 1871 on January 17 Our Lady of Hope appeared to four children in Pontmain, France. She was dressed in a dark blue gown, studded with gold stars, a black veil with a gold crown and a red crucifix in her hands to ask for prayers to her Son, Jesus. In the 1960’s Francois LePelch,…
Perpetual Profession in Kenya
Perpetual Profession for three Felician sisters in Kenya We join our sisters in Kenya in celebrating the Perpetual Profession of these three Sisters. May the blessings of St. Francis and Blessed Mary Angela be with them always.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK FROM ST. AUGUSTINE SPIRITUALITY CENTER January 9-15, 2022 The Baptism of the Jesus. Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7. Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38. Luke 3:15-16,21-22. The unfolding of the salvation story continues with the Baptism of Jesus and his public life. “He did not start in Jerusalem, the religious, social and political center, but…
Baptism of the Lord – January 9th
In Catholicism, a great deal of emphasis is placed on the rituals surrounding the events of the Lord Jesus’s life from birth to resurrection to death. Every detail is minutely scrutinized and carefully celebrated in its own way. One such celebration is the Baptism of the Lord, which is celebrated in January every year. It…
Holy Name of Jesus January 3rd
1. A Name Reverenced by All St. Paul tells us in his Letter to the Philippians, “at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, / of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth” (2:10). The name of Jesus was first spoken by an angel and is the cause of adoration by…
Epiphany of the Lord – (Feast of 3 Kings)
Blessing the House – A Tradition – almost forgotten It is traditional for parish priests to bless chalk for each family so that they may mark the names of the three Magi over their doors, in the blessing of homes as a witness of their faith and protection against evil. The chalk is a type…
Advent Week 1 – HOPE
The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated…
Pope Francis invites you to the Laudato Si’ Action Plan
As Felician Sisters, we have been called to renew our efforts for the sake of advancing justice, peace and care for creation responding to the call of God and the Church. “At this time, the Congregational Commission will operate in communion, connection, and in “tune” with the proposals of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform which…
Sister Samuela’s Kitchen in Poland
Telling Our Stories
Sisters Celebrate in Warsaw
Dnia 8 września radowałyśmy się we wspólnocie domu prowincjalnego Jubileuszem Życia Zakonnego Sióstr: https://felicjanki.waw.pl/aktualnosci/705-jubileusz-zycia-zakonnego